Science & Health

25 tons of Chinese rocket space debris to fall on Earth this week: Report

A total of 25 tonnes space junk from a recently-launched Chinese rocket is likely to crash on to Earth on July 31, according to a report.

Jul 27, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 18,313 new Covid cases, 57 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,313 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a rise from the previous day's count of 14,830, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2022

Covid Update: India logs marginal decline at 14,830 cases today as against 16,866 count yesterday

India reported marginal decline in new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, at 14,830, against 16,866 cases reported on previous day

Jul 26, 2022

What is monkeypox, how does it spread, how to avoid: Explained

Monkeypox virus, that has crossed over 16,000 cases worldwide, is now a declared public health emergency of international concern like Covid and polio.

Jul 25, 2022

Swine Flu in Kerala: 190 pigs culled so far in Wayanad amid concerns

As many as 190 pigs have been culled so far in two pig farms after African swine flu was reported in Kerala's Wayanad district.

Jul 25, 2022

Space News: NASA finds asteroid Bennu 'aged early' by Sun

Scientists from NASA's OSIRIS-REx have found that the Sun's heat fractures rocks on Bennu in just 10,000 to 100,000 years, revealing that surface regeneration happens a lot quicker on asteroids than on Earth.

Jul 25, 2022

Tiger on prowl in Mysuru villages, forestt officials launch hunt

The villagers have spotted a tiger in the surrounding areas of Madenahalli, Kanenuru and JP Hundi villages.

Jul 25, 2022

Covid Update: India reports decline in new cases, logs 16,866 cases, 41 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,866 new Covid-19 cases, a steep decline against the 20,279 from the previous day's count

Jul 25, 2022

Can silk replace microplastics? [Details]

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a biodegradable system based on silk to replace harmful microplastics added to agricultural products, paints, and cosmetic

Jul 25, 2022

Flies, cockroaches not likely to spread COVID; study puts end to speculations [details]

Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of Covid-19 to humans, according to a study.

Jul 24, 2022

World Health Organisation declares "Monkeypox" a global emergency

The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared the monkeypox as public health emergency of international concern.

Jul 23, 2022

Canada witnesses surge in monkeypox, confirms 681 cases so far

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has updated the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country to 681.

Jul 23, 2022

Covid Surge Again: India reports 21,411 new Covid cases, 67 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 21,411 new Covid cases, 67 deaths in the last 24 hours showing no relent in surge of new cases attributed to Centaurus variant

Jul 23, 2022

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel unveils National Games logo

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday launched the logo of the 36th National games along with the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indian Olympic Association, Gujarat Government and Gujarat Olympic Association.

Jul 22, 2022

Covid protection: New spray coating may shield surfaces from Covid viruses, bacteria

A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses -- including Covid-19 -- over a sustained period has been developed by a team of Australian researchers.

Jul 22, 2022